Nature Teaches
Alright, I have to admit, Chassahowitzka WMA is my favorite place to go. Not just because it’s close and drivable, it is because I have learned so much from it. […]
Parks & Nature Connection
Parks & Nature Connection – a monthly series learning about Florida’s awesome flora and fauna! What I love about my job as a Recreation Program Specialist is connecting people to […]
Nature Therapy with a little Bioblitzing
While exploring nature with your friends is fun, however, there are times that you just need to be by yourself. No outside noise, no need for conversation, just you surrounded […]
Yucca Plant and Yucca Moth
Common Yucca (Yucca filamentosa) and Yucca Moth (Tegeticula yuccasella)- A Mutualist Relationship The relationship between the Yucca plant and the Yucca Moth is the perfect example of how insects and […]
New Project
Staying focused and doing what I love to do. There may be sometimes in your life when you encounter obstacles, challenges, and changes that may bring stress to your well-being. […]
Nature Assassins
Nature can be vicious, and I mean really vicious. However, that is the cycle of life in the world of forests and oceans. You know it happens, and accept it. […]
Weed Appreciation Day
“Others may see them as a weed, but a butterfly and a bee may tend to disagree.” What exactly is a weed? A weed is a plant considered undesirable in […]
Florida Milkweeds
There are over 20 milkweeds plants native to Florida. The most commonly seen in my area, are Sandhill, Fewflower, Velvet-leaf, Whorled, and Butterfly. There is also the Clasping Milkweed, but […]
New Butterfly!
A new butterfly to put on my species list… Hackberry Emperor! I was just looking around and I saw something land on the pine tree. I was guessing it was […]
Thistle Pollinators — the video
Four minutes and thirteen seconds of bees and butterflies
Thistle Pollinators
It’s going to be a wonderful spring season when you see massive sized thistle plants growing. Seriously, I have never seen thistle quite like this before. Standing over 5 feet […]
Florida Nature 